Ordering Numbers

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What does it mean to order numbers from greatest to least?

Back

Ordering numbers from greatest to least means arranging them in a sequence starting with the highest value and ending with the lowest value.

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How do you compare two numbers to determine which is greater?

Back

To compare two numbers, look at their digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value. The number with the larger digit in the highest place value is greater.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

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Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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Front

What is the process for ordering a set of numbers from least to greatest?

Back

To order numbers from least to greatest, identify the smallest number first and then continue to find the next smallest until all numbers are arranged.

Front

What is the greatest number in the set: 600, 609, 620, 599?

Back

620 is the greatest number in the set.

Front

If two numbers are equal, what symbol is used to represent this?

Back

The symbol used to represent equality is '='.

Front

How would you express that 1,988 is greater than 1,898 using a symbol?

Back

1,988 > 1,898.

Front

What is the least number in the set: 112, 146, 130, 118?

Back

112 is the least number in the set.

Front

What is the first step in ordering numbers?

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The first step in ordering numbers is to identify the range of numbers and determine the highest and lowest values.